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Computer shuts off !
nicknick109
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System. XP /MB Conroe 865 PE/ 2gb memory/G.Card Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 128. PSU 480.
Just an annoying problem. On pressing the power button (on the front of the tower) computer starts up runs for about 3-4 secs then shuts off. 3-4 secs later it starts up again and then runs as normal.
I have done: checked memory fit and all the connections coming from the on/off button to the MB pushed in the graphics card replaced a 300w PSU with the above 480 but it still does it, but not every time perhaps every five or six starts are ok then one fail to start.
Any help please
Just an annoying problem. On pressing the power button (on the front of the tower) computer starts up runs for about 3-4 secs then shuts off. 3-4 secs later it starts up again and then runs as normal.
I have done: checked memory fit and all the connections coming from the on/off button to the MB pushed in the graphics card replaced a 300w PSU with the above 480 but it still does it, but not every time perhaps every five or six starts are ok then one fail to start.
Any help please
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Thats strange I have just got a similar problem after fitting new sata drive, turn pc on fine for 3/4 seconds then switches itself off!
Same as you once every 5/6 boot ups.
Let me know how you get on!
Good luck!You can't con an honest man!0 -
I used to have the same problem. Mine was caused by the power supply now being able to cope. I upgraded to 450w and that did the trick. As you've already upgraded to 480w I would check the circuit and make sure that nothing is making the power earth.0
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